Smuggling in Plain Sight: When Fuel Trafficking Meets Wildlife Trade The latest raid on fuel smugglers near the US Mexico border has yielded a surprising haul of exotic animals, including tigers, jaguars, and even a camel.
This incident is a telling example of how entrenched organized crime is in Mexico's economy, highlighting the complex connections between fuel trafficking and wildlife trade.
Historically, fuel smuggling has been a lucrative business for Mexican cartels. However, its connection to wildlife trafficking is less well known.